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HSBC Holdings plc

Financial Services · Banks - Diversified

$100.84

Down-$1.38 (-1.35%)

Updated Sep 17, 2026, 10:06 AM

SID Score

7.2/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

54/100

Neutral

Market cap
258.54B
P/E ratio
14.22
Dividend yield
3.27%
52-week range
$64.65 – $107.92
Volume
1.79M
Avg. volume
1.64M

Price performance

HSBC price history

1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

HSBC closed at $100.84 after 20 trading sessions, down 1.43% for the selected period.

Last close
$100.84
Period change
-1.43%
Period low
$100.84
Period high
$107.11
Daily close
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HSBC OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Sep 16, 2026$102.60$102.61$99.87$100.841.79M
Sep 15, 2026$103.32$103.58$101.35$102.222.3M
Sep 14, 2026$104.10$105.00$103.38$103.941.65M
Sep 11, 2026$105.73$105.80$104.66$105.30955.59K
Sep 10, 2026$103.56$104.2015$103.335$103.701.35M
Sep 9, 2026$105.01$105.575$104.60$105.111.27M
Sep 8, 2026$106.70$107.16$106.25$106.26827.93K
Sep 4, 2026$106.47$107.43$106.37$107.111.21M
Sep 3, 2026$105.98$106.465$105.60$106.461.33M
Sep 2, 2026$104.01$104.96$103.88$104.941.39M
Sep 1, 2026$103.71$104.35$103.1379$103.401.18M
Aug 31, 2026$102.96$103.84$102.91$103.14697.7K
Aug 28, 2026$103.64$104.17$103.2251$103.531.27M
Aug 27, 2026$103.33$103.55$102.27$102.851.03M
Aug 26, 2026$104.19$104.31$103.605$103.651.4M
Aug 25, 2026$103.41$104.54$102.90$104.38923.85K
Aug 24, 2026$104.14$104.63$102.99$104.091.35M
Aug 21, 2026$103.95$104.45$103.5601$104.15743.49K
Aug 20, 2026$103.01$103.50$102.18$102.33876.4K
Aug 19, 2026$103.83$103.85$102.04$102.301.25M

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HSBC research

Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

Established in 1865 in Hong Kong, London-based HSBC is one of the largest banks in the world, with assets of USD 3 trillion and over 40 million customers worldwide. It operates in more than 50 countries with more than 200,000 full-time staff. The United Kingdom and Hong Kong are its two largest markets. The bank offers retail, commercial and institutional banking, global banking and markets, wealth management, and private banking.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Hold
Average target
$52.00
Implied upside
Analysts
8
HSBC recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Jul 16, 2026CitigroupBuy
May 14, 2026RBC Capital MarketsSector Perform
May 8, 2026JP Morgan CazenoveNeutral
May 6, 2026HSBCHold
May 5, 2026JefferiesHold
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Yahoo · Sep 16, 2026

HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA) Dropped, What Is Behind The Fresh Attention?

HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA) has returned to the yen bond market, issuing three senior unsecured callable bonds totaling ¥54.3b, with maturities in 2030, 2032 and 2037, giving investors fresh insight into its funding approach. The fresh yen issuance comes after a soft patch in the HSBC Holdings share price, which is down 2.15% over the past day and 4.51% across the week. However, the year-to-date share price return of 26.18% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 56.91% indicate that momentum...

Yahoo · Sep 14, 2026

HSBC Holdings (HSBC) Reshapes European Operations with German Exit

HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) is winding down its transaction services business in Germany, with more than 300 positions at HSBC Transaction Services GmbH and HSBC Service Company Germany GmbH expected to be phased out by 2028. The division provides securities processing, administration and custody services. HSBC said the move is part of its broader strategy […]

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HSBC Holdings Stock Performance

HSBC Holdings plc has demonstrated strong long-term momentum, with shares gaining 47.8% over the trailing twelve months, per SID market data. However, near-term performance has softened, as the stock declined 1.51% over the past month and currently trades at $100.84, below its 50-day moving average of $102.98. The three-month return remains positive at 10.01%, indicating the broader uptrend has not reversed despite recent weakness. The stock trades well above its 200-day moving average of $90.25, confirming a sustained intermediate-term uptrend. HSBC's 14-day RSI reading of 42.6 suggests the stock is approaching oversold territory without yet triggering a definitive oversold signal. According to Massive/Polygon data, average daily trading volume stands at approximately 1.64 million shares. The stock's beta of 0.394 reflects significantly lower volatility relative to the broader market, consistent with HSBC's profile as a large-cap financial institution with a market capitalization of approximately $258.5 billion.

HSBC Holdings Valuation Analysis

HSBC Holdings currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.22, per SID market data, positioning the bank competitively within the Financial Services sector where large-cap global banks frequently command similar multiples. The stock's price-to-book ratio stands at 1.40, indicating that shares trade at a moderate premium to book value, according to SEC filings and reported financial data. HSBC's negative PEG ratio of -1.72 reflects a disconnect in forward growth expectations relative to its current earnings multiple, suggesting analysts anticipate potential earnings contraction in coming periods. A notable valuation feature is the dividend yield of 4.43%, which provides substantial income return for shareholders and ranks among the higher yields in the global banking sector. At a market capitalization of approximately $258.5 billion, HSBC remains one of the largest financial institutions globally. The combination of a mid-teens P/E ratio and above-average dividend yield reflects the market's balanced assessment of the bank's earnings stability.

Smart Money Activity for HSBC

HSBC Holdings carries a composite smart money score of 54 out of 100, reflecting a neutral overall signal, according to SID market data. Institutional positioning is the strongest component at 21.5 out of 25, indicating robust participation from large asset managers and pension funds in the stock. The insider activity score registers at 12.5 out of 25, with SEC Form 4 filings showing one insider transaction over the past 90 days — notably a purchase with zero insider sales during that period. This sole insider buy, while modest in frequency, signals at least directional confidence from company leadership. Congressional trading activity scores at 12 out of 25, reflecting moderate legislative interest. Dark pool activity registers at a relatively low 8.5 out of 25, per 13F institutional filings and alternative data sources, suggesting limited off-exchange block trading activity in recent periods. The divergence between strong institutional conviction and muted dark pool activity may reflect HSBC's primary listing dynamics across multiple global exchanges, where institutional flows are distributed across London, Hong Kong, and U.S. markets.

HSBC Holdings Earnings Outlook

HSBC Holdings has delivered mixed recent earnings results, according to company earnings reports. In the most recently completed quarter, the bank reported earnings per share of $2.25 against a consensus estimate of $2.28, resulting in a miss of $0.03. The prior quarter showed a positive outcome, with HSBC posting EPS of $2.20 versus analyst estimates of $2.17, representing a $0.03 beat. This pattern reflects relatively tight alignment between reported results and analyst expectations, with deviations remaining within a narrow band. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $2.17 for the upcoming reporting period and $2.28 for the following quarter, per consensus data. The next scheduled earnings release is anticipated on or around the dates in the April-May 2026 timeframe. The consistency of estimates around the $2.17 to $2.28 range suggests analysts expect stable earnings performance, with limited variance anticipated across reporting periods.

Wall Street Analyst Ratings for HSBC

Wall Street coverage of HSBC Holdings reflects a predominantly cautious consensus, according to recent analyst reports. The most recent action came from Citigroup on July 16, 2026, which reiterated a Buy rating, representing the sole outright bullish call among recent coverage initiations. RBC Capital Markets assigned a Sector Perform rating on May 14, 2026, while JP Morgan Cazenove initiated with a Neutral rating on May 8, 2026, per SID consensus data. Notably, HSBC's own equity research division rated the stock Hold on May 6, 2026, and Jefferies also issued a Hold rating on May 5, 2026. Of the five most recent analyst actions, four carry neutral-equivalent ratings while only one — Citigroup — maintains a Buy recommendation. This distribution suggests that the majority of covering analysts view HSBC as fairly valued near current levels around $100.84, with limited near-term catalysts identified to drive significant share price appreciation beyond the 47.8% gain already achieved over the past year.